31 – 31 March, 2021
In Gunma, the Torch Relay started its journey in Tatebayashi, famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms. 🌸 The flame also passed through Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan’s most famous hot spring resorts, and wrapped up in Takasaki City. We saw Shibukawa Heso Matsuri, where dancers paint their bellies with unusual faces as they dance in the street🤡, along with obaachans and ojiichans cheering 📣 . We also had KOBAYASHI Sakutaro, a promising winter sports athlete, passing by the famed Yamba Dam. NOGUCHI Bruna, a local torchbearer with Brazilian roots, said “I became more and more fond of Oizumi” after running. 🔥
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